On some Mosrites, the knobs are a press-fit. Over time, they wear out, and do not hold on. A good example of this is Ricky Wilson's 1966 MK V model, which was missing a knob when it was photographed for the first B-52s album.
(The 1966 MK V, much later. Not the best pic, but the only one I could find online.)
In order to prevent loss of a hard to find M Knob or Spun Knob, you can simply use a drop of superglue.
Alternatively, use some Thread Locker.
Actually, we guitar players should probably use Thread Locker (bought at a car parts store) on different things anyway. I was tired of the pickup selector switch tip (and ring) coming off on my 66 Mosrite, so I used it there. I also used it on the output jack ring, and it works wonderfully; none of the parts ever come loose anymore. I'd suggest using this on guitar tuners, too: it can hold the bushing on, and if it's a cheap acoustic tuner with the screw holding the gear on the post, you can also use it there.
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Great tips.
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1965 Mosrite Celebrity Prototype with Vibramute
1972 Mosrite Celebrity-III
1977 Gibson MK-53
1982 Fender Bullet
1994 Gretsch Streamliner G3155 Custom
2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus
2006 Jude Les Paul 12 String
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Re: Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.
When you have loose press-on knobs, the culprit is usually the pot's split shaft. Using a small flat tip screwdriver, gently bend the two sides of the shaft outward, creating a better grip on the knob's knurling. Be extremely careful not to bend the them too far as the aluminum shaft prongs can be brittle if flexed too radically.
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Re: Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.
Sarah93003 wrote:Great tips.
Thanks, Sarah.
duojet55 wrote:When you have loose press-on knobs, the culprit is usually the pot's split shaft. Using a small flat tip screwdriver, gently bend the two sides of the shaft outward, creating a better grip on the knob's knurling. Be extremely careful not to bend the them too far as the aluminum shaft prongs can be brittle if flexed too radically.
I hadn't considered that. Thanks, Duojet.
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1966 Ventures II (German Carved, B670.)
1970s "Not a Blues Bender" Bodies: 2.
1976 Brass Rail Deluxe #10.
2013 Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI.
1970s "Not a Blues Bender" Bodies: 2.
1976 Brass Rail Deluxe #10.
2013 Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI.
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